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Positano

If you've received a postcard from Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a fair chance it bore the image above. "The town of Positano is set at the base of a deep gorge and the main beach is still the hub of village life," writes Alexandra Ferguson.

"Fishermen haul their boats ashore beneath the colourful dome of Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta and the trattorias do brisk trade late into the evening. Past the quay where the ferries dock, the path climbs to a watchtower then drops to Spiaggia del Fornillo, a quieter beach which is popular with sunbathers.

"The clothing sold here is unique to Positano (a sort of boho-chic with added sequins) and sandals can be fashioned to individual specifications.This is the perfect place for a decadent, romantic break."